James Gardiner News

Norm Lewis, Solea Pfeiffer, Conrad Ricamora, Emily Skinner and More Announced for SIMPLY SONDHEIM

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 14, 2021

Signature Theatre has announced the full cast and streaming dates for Simply Sondheim, the first production in the Signature Features 2021 Season.

BWW Review: SIGNATURE VINYL at Signature Theatre

by Elliot Lanes — November 9, 2020

Music has always been able to get us through the most turbulent times in this nation's history.

Signature Theatre Releases SIGNATURE VINYL Concert

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 5, 2020

Signature Theatre's cinematic concert Signature Vinyl is now available for streaming.

Signature Theatre Announces Signature Vinyl Cinematic Concert Featuring Shayna Blass, Natascia Diaz and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 20, 2020

Signature Theatre has announced the new cinematic concert Signature Vinyl.

BWW Video: Remembering George Fulginiti-Shakar DC's Very Own Gentle Musical Giant

by Elliot Lanes — July 14, 2020

On June 21st the DC theatre community took a punch in the gut as our incredibly talented Musical Director, Pianist, Orchestra Contractor, Educator, and friend George Fulginiti-Shakar passed away after a long illness at age 73.

BWW Interview: Jennifer Buzzell and James Gardiner of Signature Theatre Talk Keeping the Company Vital and Strong Without a Live Audience

by Elliot Lanes — May 8, 2020

Many theatres around the world have started engaging their audiences with lots of digital content since the COVID-19 pandemic started back in March.

VIDEO: On This Day, May 6- GLORY DAYS Opens (and Closes) On Broadway

by A.A. Cristi — May 6, 2020

On this day in 2008, Glory Days had its opening night on Broadway, and subsequently joined just a handful of musicals in history to post a closing notice on the same night.

Video Flashback: 'On My Own' and 'One Day More' From Signature Theatre's LES MISERABLES

by Stephi Wild — April 28, 2020

Signature Strong is providing flashback videos to the Signature Theatre's past productions and shows during this difficult time.

BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Marva Hicks

by Elliot Lanes — February 7, 2020

Today's subject Marva Hicks is currently living her theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre in the World Premiere Musical Gun & Powder.

VIDEO: Listen to New Song 'Dear Parents' by Ethan Slater and Nick Blaemire

by Stephi Wild — January 12, 2020

Ethan Slater took to Instagram to share a video featuring the song 'Dear Parents' written by himself and Nick Blaemire.

January & February Events Announced At The Center For The Arts At George Mason University

by A.A. Cristi — December 2, 2019

The Center for the Arts at George Mason University continues the 2019/20 Great Performances at Mason season this January and February with innovative dance programsa?"including a world premiere co-commission, stirring classical music, and the return of Virginia Opera, in addition to signature events

BWW Review: BLUE CAMP at Rainbow Theatre Project

by Kelle Long — November 6, 2019

The Rainbow Theatre Project's BLUE CAMP is ready for a wider audience.

BWW Review: GLORY DAYS at Rise Above Performing Arts Takes You Back to the Good Ol' Days

by Jude Hebit — November 2, 2019

In 2008, I was one of the few who was privileged enough to see a?oeGlory Daysa?? open (and close) on Broadway.

Rise Above Performing Arts Presents GLORY DAYS!

by Stephi Wild — October 1, 2019

Rehearsals begin today for Rise Above Performing Arts (Jacob Ruscoe, Artistic Director) upcoming production of Glory Days by Nick Blaemire (Music & Lyrics) and James Gardiner (Book Writer) which opens on Friday, November 1st and will run through November 3rd.